OPERATORS AND PARTS MANUAL NO. 07-1-8720/8865 INDUSTRIAL SERIES TWIN EXPELLER SUPER SPREADER MODEL 8720 MODEL 8865 PATENTED U.S. PATENT NUMBER 5,368,236 5,501,404 8865 SPREADER 8720 SPREADER DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT UNTIL THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN READ AND UNDERSTOOD MANUFACTURED BY County Hwy. A West P.O. Box 405 Dorchester, Wisconsin 54425-0405 Phone 715-654-5132 • FAX 715-654-5513 1-800-325-9103 www.meyermfg.com E-mail: sales@meyermfg.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY FIRST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 PRE-OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 TRANSPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NEW MEYER INDUSTRIAL SPREADER July 1, 2000 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY I. The “Product Registration & Inspection Certificate” along with the original billing invoice “Owners Registration Form” must be completed in full and promptly returned to Meyer Mfg. Corp. for this warranty to become both valid and effective. All warranties on New Meyer Super Spreaders shall apply only to the original retail customer from an authorized Meyer Mfg. Corp. dealership. II.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a new Meyer farm equipment product. Undoubtedly you have given much consideration to your purchase and we’re proud that you have selected Meyer. Pride in craftsmanship, engineering and customer service have made Meyer products the finest in the farm equipment industry today. There is no substitute for quality. That is why thousands of people like you have purchased Meyer farm equipment.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to instructions concerning personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. Take time to be careful! WARNING: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS SPREADER, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THE SPREADER, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
SAFETY FIRST A brief definition of signal words that may be used in this manual is as follows: DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in serious injury or death. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury.
SAFETY FIRST The Meyer Super Spreader is manufactured with operator safety in mind. Located on the manure spreader are various decals to aid in operation and warn of danger or caution areas. Pay close attention to all decals on the spreader. DO NOT REMOVE ANY DECALS. IF DECALS ARE LOST, DAMAGED OR IF MANURE SPREADER IS REPAINTED, REPLACE DECALS. REMEMBER: DECALS ARE FOR YOUR PROTECTION AND INFORMATION. DECAL C. PART NO. 46-3600-9 DECAL B. PART NO. 46-0001-26 DECAL A. PART NO. 46-0001-5 DECAL E. PART NO.
PRE-OPERATION WARNING: BEFORE OPERATING, READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL COMPLETELY. PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE “SAFETY PRECAUTION” AND “SAFETY FIRST” PAGES. READ ALL SAFETY MESSAGES HIGHLIGHTED BY “SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS” THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL. This spreader must be operated with a 1000 RPM PTO. The hitch of the spreader is designed for a standard tractor drawbar. Adjust the drawbar at 15 to 22 inches above the ground.
operation. If the controls operate the gate in opposite directions to what you expect, reverse the hydraulic hose connections at the tractor. WARNING: HYDRAULIC FLUID ESCAPING UNDER PRESSURE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN. KEEP ALL HOSES AND CONNECTIONS IN GOOD SERVICEABLE CONDITION. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING: INSTALL A SMV EMBLEM ON REAR OF SPREADER FOR TRANSPORTING ON ROADWAYS AND KEEP THIS EMBLEM CLEAN AND BRIGHT. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. If you will travel on public roads and it is legal to do so, you must know all rules governing such operation. This will include lighting and brake requirements in addition to traffic rules. You may also be required to install a safety chain device on the spreader. Check for traffic constantly.
FREEZING WEATHER OPERATION Allow spreader to completely empty last of manure contents and disengage tractor PTO. Shut off tractor, remove the ignition key and allow all movement to stop before attempting to clean the spreader. WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN, ADJUST OR LUBRICATE WHILE SPREADER IS IN MOTION. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Scrape clean any remaining manure from inside the rear of spreader. Clean all manure from ends of augers, flow control rear gate and spinners.
LOADING OPERATION UNLOADING CAUTION: TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO AUGERS, SPINNERS, AND DRIVE LINES, FOREIGN OBJECTS (STONES, CONCRETE, TIMBER, METAL OR LARGE FROZEN CHUNKS OF MANURE) SHOULD NEVER BE LOADED INTO THE SPREADER. DANGER: NEVER ENTER THE SPREADER BOX FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT FIRST DISCONNECTING PTO SHAFT FROM TRACTOR. DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS IN THE BOX. ROTATING AUGERS CAN CRUSH AND DISMEMBER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The rear spinners have been designed and tested to provide the best spread pattern for most liquids and semi solid manure. However, the pattern will vary for each specific condition. The factors that contribute most to differing patterns will be moisture content and the amount and length of bedding material. For most typical conditions, the spread pattern should be uniform and about 15 ft. wide.
STORAGE AFTER USE WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, OR SERVICING THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Before storing this spreader for an extended period of time perform the following: Allow the spreader to completely clean out the last load. Thoroughly hose off all manure from the outside of the spreader and the inside of the box, particularly getting the flow control rear gate mechanism clean.
PTO DRIVELINE WARNING: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS SPREADER, READ AND STUDY ALL SAFETY INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES OR WORKS WITH THE SPREADER, WHETHER FAMILY MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Adjust the drawbar at 16-20” above the ground. Extend or shorten the drawbar so horizontal distance from end of tractor PTO shaft to center of hitch pin hole is 16” for 1000 RPM 1-3/8-21 spline, 20” for 1000 RPM 1-3/4-20 spline. Secure the drawbar so the hitch pin hole is located directly below the PTO driveline. PTO adapters are not recommended as damage to the driveline may occur.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. FRONT DRIVE ROLLER CHAINS There are six roller chain drives located at the front of the spreader. Regularly check that all tensioning springs are in serviceable condition for automatic roller chain tightening.
IDLER NYLON ROLLER ROLLER CHAIN The third chain drive is automatically tensioned by a spring-loaded nylon idler roller. The compression spring should be compressed to 4.5" in length. See figure 11. To increase tension on the automatic tightener, tighten the adjuster bolt located at the left side of the spreader. TENSIONER ARM FIGURE 11 . THIRD CHAIN DRIVE SPRING LOADED ADJUSTER IDLER NYLON ROLLER The RH auger chain drive, figure 10, is automatically tensioned by a spring loaded idler nylon roller.
The side shaft chain drive (PTO input shaft to the side line shaft drive sprocket, figure 13) is automatically tensioned by a spring-loaded idler nylon roller. The extension spring should extend 2" from its neutral 5" total length. Manual adjustment for the automatic tensioning idler, nylon roller assembly is located at the right rear of the spreader’s front bearing mounting plate. 1/8-3/8” SIDE LINE SHAFT DRIVE SPROCKET IDLER NYLON ROLLER SPRING LOADED ADJUSTER FIGURE 12.
LUBRICATION WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DAILY LUBRICATION (every 8-12 loads) L1 Grease (2) rear spinner lower bearings. These bearings are grease line fitted to the LR frame channel of the spreader. L2 Oil (6) roller chain drives with automatic oiler at the front of spreader with clean 30-weight oil.
MONTHLY LUBRICATION L12 Maintain oil level in the corner gearbox at the centerline of the input shafts. Check regularly for any observable oil leakage. If oil leakage is excessive, replace required input/output shaft oil seals. Use ONLY EP #80-90 wt. gear lube oil or an equivalent in corner box, only Lighter weight gear lube oil may be used in temperatures lower than 20°F. Change oil in the gearboxes after the first season of use and regularly thereafter.
REPAIR PARTS 918-0308 (STANDARD 8720) (OPTIONAL 8865) (SERIAL #SI078720288-SI088720425) (FOR EARLIER MODELS SEE PAGE 24.) 918-0408 (STANDARD 8720) (OPTIONAL 8865) (SERIAL #SI088720426 & LATER) PTO DRIVE SHAFT-STAR PROFILE 1000 RPM 1-3/8 21 SPLINE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.
918-0308 (STANDARD 8720) (OPTIONAL 8865) (SERIAL #SI078720288-SI088720425) (FOR EARLIER MODELS SEE PAGE 24.) 918-0408 (STANDARD 8720) (OPTIONAL 8865) (SERIAL #SI088720426 & LATER) PTO DRIVE SHAFT-STAR PROFILE 1000 RPM 1-3/8 21 SPLINE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.) KEY 1 PART NO.
918-0208 PTO DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1000 RPM-21 SPLINE / 1-3/8” YOKE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.) USED PRIOR TO SERIAL #SI078720287. FOR LATER MODELS SEE PAGE 22.
918-0208 PTO DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1000 RPM-21 SPLINE / 1-3/8” YOKE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.) KEY 1 PART NO.
918-0310 (OPTIONAL 8720) (STANDARD 8865) (SERIAL #SI078720288-SI088720425) (FOR EARLIER MODELS SEE PAGE 28.) 918-0410 (OPTIONAL 8720) (STANDARD 8865) (SERIAL # SI088720426 & LATER) PTO DRIVE SHAFT-STAR PROFILE 1000 RPM 1-3/4 20 SPLINE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.
918-0310 (OPTIONAL 8720) (STANDARD 8865) (SERIAL #SI078720288-SI088720425) (FOR EARLIER MODELS SEE PAGE 28.) 918-0410 (OPTIONAL 8720) (STANDARD 8865) (SERIAL #SI SI088720426 & LATER) PTO DRIVE SHAFT-STAR PROFILE 1000 RPM 1-3/4 20 SPLINE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.) KEY 1 PART NO.
918-0210 PTO DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1000 RPM-20 SPLINE / 1-3/4” YOKE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.) USED PRIOR TO SERIAL #SI078720287. FOR LATER MODELS SEE PAGE 26.
918-0210 PTO DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY 1000 RPM-20 SPLINE / 1-3/4” YOKE WWE2480 (80 DEGREE C.V.) KEY 1 PART NO.
FIRST REDUCTION & SPINNER DRIVE Model 8720/8865 -30-
FIRST REDUCTION & SPINNER DRIVE KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8A 8B 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PART NO. 925-3720 933-3804 914-3602 914-3819 929-0003 910-0092 923-3754 914-3814 912-0013 912-0013-1 912-0013-2 808-.75-1.25-14 851-7510-3Z 910-3755 925-3777-1 14-0031 925-3779-1 933-3640 808-1.5-2.25-10 808-1.75-2.
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SECOND REDUCTION DRIVE KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13A 13B 14 PART NO. 933-3804 925-3823-6 929-0003 14-0031 925-3777-2 925-3779 851-7510-3Z 933-3642 914-3811 910-3755 910-3753 911-0053 912-0013 912-0013-1 912-0013-2 808-.75-1.
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THIRD REDUCTION DRIVE KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12A 12B 13 14 15 16 PART NO. 914-3811 910-3754-HD 911-0062 914-3807A 925-3783 925-3782 29-0009 925-3807-3 815-7510-Z 910-3753-HD 925-3779 912-0013 912-0013-1 912-0013-2 808-.75-1.
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FINAL REDUCTION, RH AUGER DRIVE KEY 1 2 2A PART NO. 933-3701 910-0100 831-5618-1.75 831-5618-2.25 831-6318-1.75 2B 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 17A 17B 18 19 20 21 22 884-5618 884-6318 911-0065 933-3704 933-3750 913-3701 925-3766 933-3626 925-3781 29-0009 925-3807-3 815-7510-Z 925-3783 914-3807A 910-3754-HD 914-3811 912-0013 912-0013-1 912-0013-2 808-.75-1.
FINAL REDUCTION, LH AUGER & THIRD AUGER DRIVE Model 8720/8865 -38-
FINAL REDUCTION, LH AUGER & THIRD AUGER DRIVE KEY 1 2 3 4 4A 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13A PART NO. 914-3811 910-3754-HD 925-3719-4 912-0008 910-0006-1 910-0087 914-3811 805-0075-Z 914-3807A 925-3732 925-3841 29-0009 925-3719 910-0100 831-5618-1.75 831-5618-2.25 831-6318-1.
BODY, SHIELDS & AUGERS - 8720 SPREADER TORQUE HITCH BOLTS TO 600 FT/LB (KEY 29) Model 8720/8865 -40-
BODY, SHIELDS & AUGERS - 8720 SPREADER KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PART NO. 901-3765 DESCRIPTION Splash Guard Assy. 45° 901-3769 Splash Guard Assy. 75° 926-3764 3rd Auger Assy. 933-3703 Bronze Washer 913-3701 Nylon Bushing 925-3770 3rd Auger Bushing Holder W/Nylon 926-3763 Right Auger Assy.
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BODY, SHIELDS & AUGERS - 8865 SPREADER KEY 1 PART NO.
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REAR GATE & SHIELDS KEY PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY KEY PART NO.
SPINNERS & GEARBOXES PADDLE OPTIONS Model 8720/8865 -46-
SPINNERS & GEARBOXES KEY 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 PART NO. 901-13802 901-13801 901-3753-10 933-3632 933-3639 901-3753-16 815-3824-Z 851-3824-1.5Z 19-0129 19-0130 19-0036 19-0035 808-1.75-2.
SPINNER GEAR REDUCER - LEFT HAND (1:1) #19-0129 USE FLUID GEAR GREASE ONLY. DO NOT USE OIL FOR LUBRICANT. KEY PART NO.
SPINNER GEAR REDUCER - CENTER (1:1) #19-0130 USE FLUID GEAR GREASE ONLY. DO NOT USE OIL FOR LUBRICANT. KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 PART NO.
CORNER GEAR REDUCER - RIGHT HAND IMPORTANT! USE #80-90 WT. GEAR LUBE OIL ONLY. DO NOT USE GREASE FOR LUBRICANT. KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1000 RPM DRIVE PART NO. 19-0036 19-0031-1 19-0031-2 19-0036-1 19-0031-4 19-0029-5 19-0029-6 19-0029-7 19-0029-8 19-0029-9 19-0029-10 19-0029-11 19-0016-11 19-0016-5 19-0023-2 19-0002-17 19-0031-5 19-0029-16 Model 8720/8865 540 RPM DRIVE PART NO.
AXLE & WHEELS (STANDARD 8720) (LONG OFFSET) (SHORT OFFSET) KEY 1 PART NO.
AXLE & WHEELS, HI-FLOAT PACKAGE (STANDARD 8865) (OPTIONAL 8720) KEY 1 PART NO.
LIGHTS 14 KEY 1 1a PART NO.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR AUTOMATIC CHAIN OILER WARNING: DISCONNECT PTO DRIVE SHAFT AND HYDRAULIC HOSES (RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE) BEFORE CLEANING, ADJUSTING, LUBRICATING OR SERVICING THIS SPREADER. FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. The automatic chain oiler attachment gives a squirt of clean oil to all roller chains every time that the spreaders rear gate, hydraulic cylinder is activated.
OIL-KIT 34 See Page 55 For Oiler Instructions Model 8720/8865 -56-
OIL-KIT KEY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 PART NO.
MEYER INDUSTRIAL SPREADER “TROUBLE SHOOTING” AUGERS SYMPTOM Augers shake or chatter Augers wobble/lift up & down FLOW CONTROL GATE Will not lift GEAR BOXES Clunking sounds Will not close/seal Sticks/binds PROBLEM Stiff roller chains - dry Loose roller chains Worn sprockets/chain Dry auger trough Worn auger shaft bushings Worn auger hold down nylon bearings No hydraulic supply Froze tight w/build-up Lodged foreign object/dirty Dirty/dry slide guides Worn slide guides Worn out slide guide polyslick
MEYER INDUSTRIAL SPREADER “MAINTENANCE RECORD” Model No.____________________ Serial No.
MEYER EQUIPMENT WHEEL TORQUE BOLT/STUD SIZE SOCKET SIZE PRESS FORMED WHEEL CENTER BOLT TYPE HEAVY DUTY WHEEL CENTER ½ 3/4 80 ft lbs Lug Bolt 85 ft lbs 9/16 7/8 80 ft lbs Lug Bolt 120 ft lbs 5/8 15/16 / 1-1/16 100 ft lbs Bevel or Flange Nut 160 ft lbs 3/4 1-1/8 / 1 ½ Flange Nut 378 ft lbs 8720/8865 SPREADER W/ BRAKES TIRE WHEEL TORQUE • • • • • • Clean adjoining surfaces Start nuts to bring wheel and brake drum flush to hub mounting surface.
MEYER INDUSTRIAL SPREADER DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS Industrial 8720 Trailer Type w/ 21.5 Tires “ Industrial 8720 Truck Mount w/ Mount Brkts. Industrial 8856 Trailer Type w/ 28L x 26 Tires Industrial 8865 Truck Mount w/ Mount Brkts. 720 3500/468 17.33 cu. yards 720 3500/468 17.33 cu. yards 865 4200/562 20.8 cu. yards 865 4200/562 20.8 cu.
MEYER INDUSTRIAL SPREADER DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS Frame Construction Door Opening Standard Axle Spindle Diameter High Floatation Axle Spindle Diameter Standard Axle Hub Size High Floatation Axle Hub Size Splash Shields-Standard Lights w/hookup cord Tractor Requirement PTO HP (Min.) OPTIONS 1000 RPM 1 3/8”-21 Spline 1000 RPM 1 3/4”-20 Spline Hydraulic Lid Poultry Litter Package High Floatation Axle Package Hyd. Brakes-HF axle only Safety Chain Truck Mount Drive Options Hyd.
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